CVE-2024-45466
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedA vulnerability has been identified in Teamcenter Visualization V14.2 (All versions < V14.2.0.14), Teamcenter Visualization V14.3 (All versions < V14.3.0.12), Teamcenter Visualization V2312 (All versions < V2312.0008), Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302 (All versions < V2302.0016), Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2404 (All versions < V2404.0005). The affected applications contain an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated structure while parsing specially crafted WRL files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceAn out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in Teamcenter Visualization and Tecnomatix Plant Simulation applications when parsing specially crafted WRL (VRML) files. The vulnerability occurs when parsing past the end of an allocated memory structure, which can be leveraged by an attacker to achieve code execution in the context of the current process.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data< 2302.0016>= 2303.0000, < 2404.0005CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify installed Siemens visualization productsCheck for installation of Teamcenter Visualization or Tecnomatix Plant Simulation by reviewing installed programs, checking installation directories (typically under C:\Program Files\Siemens or C:\Program Files (x86)\Siemens), or using system inventory toolsAffected if Either Teamcenter Visualization or Tecnomatix Plant Simulation is installed
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Check Tecnomatix Plant Simulation versionOpen Tecnomatix Plant Simulation, go to Help > About, or check the version in the installation directory's version info. Compare against: < 2302.0016 OR (>= 2303.0000 AND < 2404.0005)Affected if Version falls below 2302.0016, or is between 2303.0000 and 2404.0005 inclusive
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Check Teamcenter Visualization versionCheck the version of Teamcenter Visualization components (typically in the installation directory or via the application's About dialog). Versions prior to V14.2.0.14, V14.3.0.12, or V2312.0008 are affectedAffected if Version is earlier than V14.2.0.14/V14.3.0.12/V2312.0008
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Determine WRL file processing exposureCheck whether the application has permissions to access or processes WRL/VRML files. Look for recent file access logs, default file associations, or configured import paths that accept WRL filesAffected if WRL file parsing is accessible and the application can be tricked into opening malicious WRL files
You are affected if either Teamcenter Visualization or Tecnomatix Plant Simulation is installed with a version matching the affected ranges AND the system can process WRL files.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped2302.00162404.0005
Apply vendor-provided patches: upgrade Teamcenter Visualization to V14.2.0.14/V14.3.0.12/V2312.0008 or Tecnomatix Plant Simulation to V2302.0016/V2404.0005. Alternatively, restrict or validate WRL file input before processing.
Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302.0016 (for V2302.x line) or V2404.0005 (for V2303.x and V2404.x lines)
- 1. Identify the current installed version of Tecnomatix Plant Simulation by checking the About or version information in the application
- 2. If running a version prior to V2302 (e.g., V2201 or older), upgrade to V2302.0016 or later
- 3. If currently on V2302.x series (where x < 0016), upgrade to V2302.0016
- 4. If currently on V2303.x or V2404.x series (where x < 0005), upgrade to V2404.0005
- 5. Obtain the updated installer from Siemens Digital Industries Software or the appropriate licensing portal
- 6. Install the fixed version following standard Siemens installation procedures
- 7. Test that WRL file parsing works correctly in the updated version
- 8. Re-deploy to all affected systems
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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